A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Athens State University are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
78%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 126% more female students than male students enrolled at Athens State University with a gender ratio of 69% women to 31% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Athens State University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
31%
|
| Women |
69%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
887
|
| Women |
2,007
|
0% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 67.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 57.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=100812 IPEDS survey data for Athens State University.
Last updated February 24, 2024